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ANN LANDERS Celebrating Birthday Proves To Be Humiliating Experience Dear Ann Landers: What ran ! do about I husband who got to drunk at hi own birthday party that when it came time (or the guests to go home he put on bit coat and hat. not realizing he Was In hit own home, and tried to leave, too? This happened to me last night and I'm so humiliated I could die. He is not a drinking man, in (act hi rarely touchei liquor unless there's i celebration. Both my parents were present to see this &hame(ul thing and they had plenty to say to him on the phone this morning. His moth er was at the party too, and she came over at 8 to have a talk with him. He had such a headache he couldn't get to the office until roon. I am disgusted with him. Any suggestions? Disgraced. Students Give New Approach In Recitals Mrs. Lee Reynolds presented some piano students in solo classes, recently. She stressed a new approach in rhythm and dy namics used in many Eastern and West Coa"st colleges. It was given in an interesting and educational manner. Grade school pupils presented were, Margie Taylor. Barbara Hi att, Mike Hall, Phillip Gibson Bobby Turner, Lynne McMillan Larry Keeler, Garnet Lester, Richard Bork, Darcia Kae Ham blin, Mike Wall, Lona Cater, Mike , Sater, Toni Walker, Molly Brog, Phyllis Karns, Gary Graham, Paula Gene Aas, Karen Goss, Gail Courtright, Larry Shanahan,, and Gail Fuller. The following Junior High School and Senior High School students also took part: Linda Hill, Catthy Bennett, Patty Karns, Debbie Dodge, Katie Shorb, Caro lyn Lee, Christy Johnson, Tanja Aas, Artie Samson, Carol Hasten, David Pidcock, Lynne Eisiminger, Nancy Jones, Dick Royes, Charles Karns, John Ccckram. Kathy Miller, Lest a Lee llartsock. Lar ry Courtriuht, Paul Siegrist, An nette DeBoie, Jeff McMillan, Jan ice McKay, Frances Wolfe, Alice Eeery, Lerice Taylor, Barbara Evans and Marta Murphy. Big, Little Sisters Hold Holiday Party Big and Little Sister of the sen ior high school, held a Christmas party recently at the schoolhouse. The purpose o( this project Is that the big sisters, junior and senior girls, get better acquaint ed with little sisters, all new girls and the sophomore girls, and promote a (eeling of unity. Games were played, with Mex ican pinata filled with candy canes made by Emy Larson and Joy Haun. They sang Christmas carols, and were served refresh ments of foreign cookies and punch. Two large trees were decorat ed and the theme of Christmas customs in other lands, carried out. Guests included the faculty wo men and wives of faculty mem bers This is a project of the high school Girls League. Mrs. Rice McIIaley is the director of this organization. Joy Haun was chairman of the party, and Helen Ruth Walk, chairman of refreshments. Karen Gray, decoration chairman, and Lynne Faulkner, chairman of in vitations. The group was led in singing by Mrs. Faulkner. PTA Christmas Dance Plarned Friday Night NORTH POWDER (Special -The annual PTA Christmas dance will be held Friday, in the North Pawder gym. Walt Lanlitz Or chestra will provide the music for dancing from 9 p m. until 1 a.m. The public is invited to attend. I iTOPSINQUAUTYIi II I "J I low IB PRICE j Dr Oitorxxl: I suspect the pc 3r fish has had enough pun ishment t last him until next year, I'H bt he behave much better for long long time. Lay off. Dear Ann: I'm a working girl, 19, Two years ago my widowed mother passed away. She made my married sister promise to give me a home with her until I am 21. My sister has kept her word She is good to rSe and I have a pleasant but small room to my self. The trouble is, her husband is a mean, selfish brute and 1 hate him. 1 manage to stay out of his way, but it kills me to see him order my sister around as if she were a child. He abuses the children i they have three) and someone ends up crying every night. I've told her how I feel and she sny-fcr.'JIe'i a good husband and fatlvu;. and 1 don't want any trouble. I m going steady with a nice man who is begging me to marry him. I'm not in love, but he trtais me well and It would be a won derful way to get out of this de pressQig home. Please advise nie. Lu. Dear Lu: Don't marry a man you' tfon't love lust to escape from a depressing home. The hd'you'll create for yourself wnTfe far more "depressing." Move out, however, for your own good as well as for the good of the family. You are a destructive force, whether you raliie if or not, and you're making trouble for your sister. Rent a room elsewhere or move into the YWCA. Everyone will be better off. Deer Ann: Will you please tell me why people think it's cute to write1 all over the walls of a bath room which is provided for their comfort and convenience? Recently a department store in hich I am employed re-decorated the ladies lounge. It must have cost them a lot of money. The place looked lovely for about three days. Now the walls are covered again with names, in ilials, crude sayings, penciled drawings and lipstick smears. Why do people do things like this? I can't understand what they are thinking about. Square at 18. Dear Square: No well bred, considerate person would write or smear lipstick on a wall arywhere. People who behave in this way are slobs. Dear Ann: I was DODuIar in col lege and belonged to the best sor ority on campus. My dearest friend lives 350 miles away. We've both been married seven years and have families. This girl married very well They have a gorgeous home. (I've seen pictures.) She and her hus band have been to this city three times in the past five years, and we always have an evening with them. She- has said repeatedly "Please come visit us. We'd love to have you. Our home is yours.1 This is the record: l&Sy of .1957 I wrote that we'd like to come up for a week She replied they were going to Traverse City, Mich. InjDecembtr of '57 I offered to brine my little family up there forJjThristmas. She phoned to say the were taking the children to visit their grandparents in Minne apolis , I iv June of '58 I suggeseted we come up for New Year's. She wir edto say they were just leaving foe Europe. This year I'd love to spend Christmas up there but I'm afraid of another turndown. All her ex tuses.'.have been legitimate. Shall t try. once more? fJo Name. Dear No Name: Your friend knows how to get In touch with you. Wait for an invitation XA GRANDE t -V v ' i-l- - -Aii h 1 1 m m a ' " 4t ir.a.mfcm, AIRMAN ERROL WILDE Completes Course E. Wilde Selected For Special Class Airman Errol O. Wilde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilde, La Grande, has completed his initial course of Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. He has been selected to attend the technical training course for Personal Equipment Specialists at Chanute AFB, HI. Airman Wilde is a graduate of Union High School. Basic a,rmen at Lackland are selected for specialized training at technical schools on the basis of their interests and aptitudes. They are reassigned to the school I after four weeks of basic, and ; lire given additional military basic training along with the technical subjects. Indians' Topic Of CWF Meet SUMMERVILLE (Special) The Christian Womens Fellowship met Tuesday in the home of Leona Arnoldus. The meeting was brought to order by group lead er, Mildred Coffin. The lesson was given by Hazel Fuller and worship was conducted by Gladys Price. She also gave a talk about the Indians and her personal ex ptriences and friendship with them. Under new and old business the projects were read again, and further plans were made to wards getting them ready to mail. A gift exchange was held. The t,ifts were a toy to be given to the Salvation Army to help Ihem with their Christmas for children. Refreshments were serv ed by the hostess Leona Arnol dus, with Edith Tuck helping.. It was announced that the next meeting will be with Gladys Price in January. Edith Tuck brought the lesson and Mildred Coffin, worship. In February Ruth Cor nell will bring the lesson with Dora Spencer as worship leader. but don't hold your breath. Dear Ann Larders: I am 9 .ears old. I am a bo I read vour column every day. I dont have any troubles. I just have one question I would like an an swer to. I hope yon know the answer. What docs "Lace Curtain Irish" mean? Thank you Patrick. Dear Patrick: Lac curtain Irish are people of Irish descant who have fruit in the house when nobody is sick. You're welcome. To learn the difference between a marriage that "settles down" and one that "goes dull" send for Ann Landers' booklet. "What To Expect From Marriage,'' en closing with your request 20 cents in coin and a large, self-addressed, stamped envelope. CABINET WORK To Met Every Neadl Residential Commercial Industrial Miller's Cabinet Shop Greenwood and Jefferson TO OUR FRIENDS SHOE STORE Woman's MAX1NE NURMI, Royal Neighbor Annual Christmas Gathering The juvenile memDvrs ot ine Royal Neighbors of America met at the Odd Fellows hall Monday at 6 p.m. for a Christmas party, games were played. Later as the group was stag ing "Jingle Bells," Santa enter ed and greeted all the children, then around the lighted tree, all were given treats of candy, or anges, popcorn balls, balloons and a yoyo. At 8 the adult lodge was call ed to order by Oracle Kate Tal bot. Several members and fam- LOCAL EVENTS Mr. and Mrs. Jehn Matron will have as guests in their home Christinas, their daughter, F.lcen Tomson from Los Angel"s: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Free and three children, Roseburg: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson and two children from Enterprise: and their son. Jim Masteri and family. La Grande. Celebrating birthdays today will be Lin(Ja Hj shm, Hat; ',.. son. Linda Kay Stewart and Huby Bradshaw, La Grande. Tomorrow will be George Royes Jr., Sum merville: Sharon Noyes. Joy Haun, Shirley Twidwrll, Ellen Zieglcr, Elizabeth Ruckman and Do'ores Allen, La Grande; and Jim McClure. Elgin. First Methodist Church will hold their Candle Light and Carol ser vice, this evening at 7:30, in the Sanctuary of the church. Special music by the Chancel Choir, and special meditation by the pastor. Candle lighting ceremony to cli max service. This involves each person attending. Mr. and Mrs. Duan Cordell, Elgin, have a daughter born Dec. 22, in the Grande Konde Hos pital. They have nam?d her Rocky Jet and she weighs six pounds, four and a half ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kuhlman, La Grande, have a son born Dec. 22. in the Grande Ronde Hos pital. They have named him Robin Merritt, and he weighs seven pounds, six ounces. Whirlaway Square Dance . club met in the Union Sportsman's club, for a Christmas party. Santa Claus made an appearance and distributed exchange gifts. Mr. end Mrs. Ralph Titus and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stauffer were on the committee. Guests attended from La Grande. The Jan. 2. dance is cancelled due . to the Associations New Years dance at Imblcr. Imbler Brownies held a meet ing and Christmas party recently in the home of Sally Frizzzell. They exchanged gifts and refresh ments were served by their lend ers. Mrs. Lampkins and Mrs. Frizzell. Our entire itaff wishes you all the blessings of thU holy season and joy and happiness in the years to come ... World Woman's Editor Groups Hold iles ere still reported on the sick list. Mam order of business was the election of officers for 19bU Of ficers elected were, oracle. Ella Gulow; vice oracle, Ella Koet ei; chancellor , Annptte lload ley; receiver, Evelyn Borine; re ceiver, Julia Sitler; marshal. Esther Hofmann; inner sentinel Evelyn llagey; outer sentinel. Maude llolman. three year and two year managers, Matilda Tsiat r,os and Olga Peterson; physician, Dr. J L. Ingle. Appointive officers are assist ant marshal. Wilma Payne: faith, Aileen Taal; courage. Mar)- De Vore; modesty. Lucille Courtney; endurance, Beulah Taall; unself ishness. Edna Coats, musician. Mattie Smith; flag bearer, Neva MiManus; and Kale Talbot au tomatically lakes t lit" position of past oracle. , State Supervisor Virginia Du- vail of Vancouver. Wash., will in siall the officers Jan 2.. at a pub lic installation. Fannie McFarland gave a re port on the trip made to Milton Freewater by 11 members; they ai tended a fried chicken dinner ;nd entertainment hy the Kern- leaf camp, 5.'1L'7. Aviators for the "Space Age Campaign" had roll call with Wilma Payne having the most members present. Deputy Gladvs Lester announced Annette lload ley as having the most accepted insurance which gives her two stars cn her trip to the moon Maude Holman received the spc cial prize. After lodge all .enjoyed a gift exchange and treats. Basket Plans MadeByWSCS The wscs of the Methodist Church met in the Hendrix par sonage with Mrs. Neal van Loon and Mrs. Cleatus Zlckafoose as hostesses. The hall was decorated in season colors and a white gum drop tree and lighted candls. Jeanette Holmes presided over A Closed Saturday DEC. 26lh and Saturday JAN. 2nd PERRY STUDIO 3 " Ann Johnson "Correct Apparel for Women" Olwivrr, I a Gmmln, Oie., Tlimv. Doc. 71. Iv"9 p,,,,,, 5 Willow School Annual 'Christmas Program' An auditorium full of parents and friends of Willow School pu pils recently attended their 1. hristmas program. First and second grades pre sented the -Twelve Day ut Christmas'' in pantomime, bring ing one angel in a fir tree, two uddy bears, three snowmen, four uru miner boys, five golden rings, six Christmas plants, scven.danc ing dulls, eight Christmas stock ings, nine twinkling stars, ten candles red. eleven jingle bells, and twelve greetings cards. Mil sic was provided by a choir of upper grade students, directed by Mrs. Ruth Smith, with Mrs. Alice Endicott at the piano. Mrs. I.enna Hermann was in charge oi the record player. The upper grades presented a play. "The Night Before Christ mas," in which five men from Mars landed on the Earth in their spare ship to inquire about our celebration of Christmas, our cus toms and the meaning of Christ mas. They were shown typical forms of our observance of Christmas, shoppers contributing to the Sal vation Army lady's Christmas pot, Santa Clans interview me, children in the department store, ssisted by his elves, childien in the woods hunting a Chri.sti.ias tree., dancing snowflakcs around me tree, a grouu of carolers .-in, I a home scene where Ihe famil the business meeting. Christines cards were sent to the sick and shut-ins. Plans were also com pleted for the "Baskets for others," to be lilled and delivered. A number of Christmas ganie gave added interest to the meet ing. Mrs. J. W. Webb nave thre Christmas readings. Mrs. Earl Horine of Island City, was the guest speaker. Her theme was "A True and Wonderous Christ mas." A worship center contained a Bible and lighted cand'e. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Each trey had a cookie Christinas tree and n lighted candle. 1 m 4 a 4 The Staff AI GLASS DRUGS Pupils Present lead the ( hi ism story tofth ei Tills was clin.iM-.l wtt'i the na liuty .scene slu mug ihe uise men and sbc;lti-icl. M.ny. Jo seph and the Holy child. The spacemen riepar'ed in a flurry ol kmolff, Jill, I fl.iMii. c.iii .., ., M-,is ton woiilil c....i :,i 1 1,..., pias from now mi An augmented choir picscnteil Christmas son.;s. directed by Mrs lackie Cyr. Additional 'imi-ii was piccnud by Mrs Douglas Spear at the m-uan. The Season's Best To mm . . . . DON DEMPSEY AND FAMILY .DON DEMPSEY'S FUNERAL CHAPEL May the magical wonder of the first Christmas be renewed in In appreciation of your paironage, may we wish our many Jgyal customers a very Merry Christmas, with all the joys of the season. CHURCHES Elgin Seventh Day . Adventist Church Rev. Fred Wagoner Sabbath school 9 30 a m. Morning worship 11 a m. , Cove Seventh Day Adventist Church Pastor ftlward C. Harm Sabbath School 30 .m. Sat- '""lay Morning worship 11 a m. Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Grand Pastor Edward C. Harm Third and M Street Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Sat urday. Morning worship 11 a.m. You! i if1 all our hearts! I I I I 1 m asMSMswaMaaaawagssaMgiiifaitaiMtiatt